Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold Hold Berlin) and engraved "Otto Mayer"

Berlin) and engraved "Otto Mayer" in large Gothic letters on the reverse

21 mm x 80 mm and 23 mm x 83 mm)

very fine early quality badge

seeing extensive action on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1943

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold Hold Berlin) and engraved "Otto Mayer"Instituted March 19, 1807 by Grand Duke Ferdinand III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five armed cross with ball finials, three red enamelled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a standing Saint Joseph surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed UBIQUE SIMILIS (Everywhere The Same), the reverse medallion features the inscription S. J. F 1807, surrounded by a red enamelled ring, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 38. 9mm